Key Market Indicators
Dutch spice consumption is projected to decline to 20,000 metric tons by 2028, down from 21,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 1%. Since 2019, the demand for spices in the Netherlands has been slipping by approximately 0.9% each year. In the global ranking for spice consumption, the Netherlands held the 37th position in 2023. The United Arab Emirates surpassed the Netherlands in 2023, reaching 21,000 metric tons of spice consumption. Leading the rankings, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
